Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,230 -42.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $90,940
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $45,230
    75th
    $67,100
    90th
    $90,940

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 51% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fire Inspectors and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,500
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $83,320
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $73,930
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $71,370
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $70,810
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $69,170

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$47,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69,550
    Security Guards$44,100
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,610
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$55,010
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Portland, ME is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.72 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Portland, ME is 42.1% below the national median of $78,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Portland?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.